This Red Lentil Puree is a quick, easy, and filling wholesome meal. It's great on its own or accompanied with a garnish of your choice.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Gluten free, Nut free, Oil free, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 204kcal
Ingredients
1.5cupdry red lentils
1onionchopped
1carrotpeeled and grated
3garlic clovesminced
140g5 oz tomato paste
1/2tspgaram masalaoptional
1/2tspground cumin
1/2tspsmoked paprika
1/4tspchili flakesoptional
Instructions
To a heated pot add a splash of water or a bit of vegetable oil. Add onion, carrot and garlic along with spices. Let cook for 5 minutes until onion is soft and translucent.
Pour rinsed lentils, tomato paste and 4.5-5 cups of water. Mix everything and let cook for around 20-25 minutes, until mushy.
Once cooked, blend with an immersion blender to a puree. Enjoy with whole-grain pasta or cooked grain of choice.